Zion's devastating dunk gave Grizzlies fans a taste of the power of this new No. 1 pick.
Link even felt that Zion was practically a Black version of Hanamichi Sakuragi.
His technique was not particularly refined, but he could always explode off the floor with terrifying speed and stuff the ball through the hoop.
That was right—rather than "scored," Link preferred to use the word "stuffed" to describe Zion's offense.
A player whom you simply could not stop once he got going would be highly sought after in any era.
Link was also amazed by Williamson's freakish physique. In front of him, JaMychal Green instantly became a helpless Nobita.
He could only stand there and be bullied by Zion.
But Link was not in a hurry. Once he dealt with Ingram, the other problems would naturally be resolved.
Everything proceeded according to plan.
Although Zion had just stuffed one in, the Pelicans players were still extremely nervous. After all, they were facing the problem of being unable to stop Link.
Zion's scoring average had been impressive so far this season, but compared with Link's scoring explosiveness, Zion still fell somewhat short.
In a straight-up offensive shootout, the Pelicans did not have much chance of winning. Therefore, whether they could contain Link was the key to victory tonight.
This time, Link ran a pick-and-roll with Green. After Ingram was screened off, Zion had no choice but to switch onto Link.
The mismatch was created, and the cheers inside FedExForum immediately surged.
Link versus Zion—the matchup fans had fantasized about countless times was finally happening!
Zion might have looked fierce on the surface, but inside, he was panicking.
He had been trying to avoid Link all night, but Link had actually come looking for him!
This was leaving him no way out!